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1999
Lawn-Boy Inc.
All Rights Reserved
Printed in USA
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Contents
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Introduction
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Safety
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General Lawn Mower Safety
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Sound Pressure
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Sound Power
5
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Vibration Level
5
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Symbol Glossary
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Assembly
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Installing the Handle
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Installing the Starter Rope
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Installing the Grass Bag
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Before Starting
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Mixing Gasoline and Oil
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Filling the Fuel Tank
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Operation
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Controls
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Starting the Engine
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Stopping the Engine
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Using the Self-propel Drive
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Adjusting the Cutting Height
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Using the Grass Bag
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Operating Tips
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Maintenance
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Recommended Maintenance Schedule
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Cleaning the Underside of the Lawn Mower
Housing
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Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable
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Lubricating the Wheels
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Maintaining the Spark Plug
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Maintaining the Blade
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Servicing the Air Filter
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Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Cable
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Adjusting the Throttle
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Emptying the Fuel Tank
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Troubleshooting
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Storage
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Preparing the Fuel System
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Preparing the Engine
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General Information
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Removing from Storage
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Lawn-Boy product. We want
you to be completely satisfied with your new purchase.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Lawn-Boy designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
Whenever you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or
the factory for help with service, genuine Lawn-Boy parts,
or additional information, have the model number and the
serial number of your product handy. You will find the
model number and serial number decal on the product as
illustrated in Figure 1.
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Figure 1
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Model number and serial number decal
Write the product model number and serial number in the
space below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION are words used to identify the level of hazard.
DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious injury
or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
